George Cohen

English footballer (1939–2022).

Born October 22nd, 1939 in London.

Died December 23rd, 2022 at 83 years old in London. ^[ref]

Pak Pong-ju

9th and 12th premier of north korea.

Born April 10th, 1939 (age 86 years) in North Hamgyong Province.

Paul Williams

American baritone singer and choreographer; founding member of the temptations.

Born July 2nd, 1939 in Birmingham.

Died August 17th, 1973 at 34 years old in Detroit.

Allen Garfield

American actor (1939-2020).

Born November 22nd, 1939 in Newark.

Died April 7th, 2020 at 80 years old in Woodland Hills (COVID-19). ^[ref]

Marian Wright Edelman

American children's rights activist.

Born June 6th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Bennettsville.

Henry Waxman

American politician.

Born September 12th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Los Angeles.

William Eggleston

American photographer.

Born July 27th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Memphis. ^[ref]

Al Unser

American racecar driver.

Born May 29th, 1939 in Albuquerque.

Died December 9th, 2021 at 82 years old in Chama. ^[ref]

Judy Chicago

American artist, author, and teacher.

Born July 20th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Chicago. ^[ref]

Leon Brittan

British politician and barrister (1939–2015).

Born September 25th, 1939 in North London.

Died January 21st, 2015 at 75 years old in London (cancer). ^[ref]